Vinexpo hangs its hat in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has beaten Singapore to be the permanent host city for major wine trade fair Vinexpo Asia. 

Event organisers Vinexposium announced that Vinexpo Asia will return to Hong Kong in 2027 from June 8-10 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

The move ends the alternating Hong Kong-Singapore format introduced after the Covid pandemic.

The event will now be held annually in Hong Kong, establishing a single, consistent meeting point for the wine and spirits industry in Asia and marking a new strategic cycle for Vinexpo Asia in the region.

"Hong Kong has been part of Vinexpo Asia's history since 1998 and remains one of the most relevant gateways to Asian markets for the wine and spirits industry,” says Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Comexposium's Food & Beverage Division

“Establishing Vinexpo Asia as an annual event in Hong Kong reflects Vinexposium's confidence in the city and supports Comexposium's broader food and beverage strategy in Asia.”

Building on nearly three decades of activity in Asia, Vinexposium says it is reinforcing its role in the region by providing the wine and spirits industry with a stable annual meeting point in Hong Kong. 

This evolution aims to offer greater continuity for international producers, buyers, importers, distributors and industry stakeholders across Asia.

Hong Kong's central position in Asia, as a gateway to mainland China and a platform closely connected to south-east Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, makes it a natural base from which to bring together the full spectrum of Asian markets, Vinexposium said in a media release.

Grace Ghazalé, International Events Director at Vinexposium, says the new annual format responds to the industry's need for greater stability, momentum and visibility in Asia. 

By establishing Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong on a yearly basis, Vinexposium aims to offer exhibitors and visitors a clearer framework to build long-term relationships, plan their participation more effectively and support the continued development of trade across the region.

Vinexpo Asia to return to Singapore

The Vinexposium group has announcd the return of huge trade fair Vinexpo Asia 2025 to Singapore.

A successful debut in 2023 will see Vinexpo Asia 2025 back in Singapore with an in-depth program designed to meet the challenges facing the industry today.

Vinexpo Asia 2025 will take place from May 27-29 at Marina Bay Sands. 

This edition will bring together 1,100 exhibitors from over 20 countries and welcome 11,000 professional visitors from 70 countries, offering three days “of unmatched business opportunities”.

Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of the Vinexposium group, said: "The global wine and spirits industry faces a pivotal geo-economic challenge with declining consumption worldwide. In this context, seizing commercial opportunities is imperative. 

“South-east Asia, with Singapore as its key business hub, is where growth happens.

“ Vinexpo Asia in May will be the prime event for industry leaders to connect and thrive in this dynamic region."

This year's Vinexpo Asia will attract stakeholders from diverse markets in the Asia Pacific region, including mature wine markets like Japan, South Korea and China. The event is also well-positioned to open opportunities to emerging markets that promise growth, such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

The exhibition will welcome exhibitors from such France, Italy and Australia, along with Spain, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico and the UK

Asian producers from China and Japan are scheduled, along with those from Chile and Argentina.

Introduced in Singapore for the first time, the Welcome to the Organic World (WOW!) section will offer visitors an opportunity to explore the diverse range of organic and biodynamic wines produced globally.